At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform aircraft maintenance, servicing, and repairs to keep our fleet in top shape.
- Company: Join United, a leading airline with a commitment to innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy health benefits, travel opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and international travel for training and support missions.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that ensures safe and efficient air travel.
- Qualifications: High school diploma, valid maintenance certificate, and previous experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip‑top shape. This position is located at the LHR Airport in London‑Heathrow, UK.
Job Overview and Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance work including servicing, repair, and proper work documentation in accordance with company procedures and specifications.
- May be required to exercise Aircraft Release Authority.
- Demonstrate initiative and leadership to other mechanics.
This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time‑limited visa status, will not be awarded.
Qualifications:
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- High School diploma or equivalent school leaving certificate.
- Must hold valid aircraft maintenance certificate or equivalent competency for the UK.
- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Completion of local Mechanic Qualification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a full UK driving License or be willing to obtain one within probation.
- Must have previous experience in aircraft maintenance.
- Must be flexible to work any shift assigned in a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally for training and meetings as well as be willing to work in other countries to support short term relief or field service recovery missions.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is essential function of the position.
- Must be able to obtain a permanent airside ID for LHR.
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid FAA A&P License or equivalent competency for the UK.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician - LHR in London employer: United Airlines
At United, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians at LHR Airport in London a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With access to top-tier health and wellness benefits, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse team while working on some of the best aircraft in the world, we ensure that our employees are well-supported as they help us define tomorrow together.
